DOLCE VITA

Name: DOLCE VITA
Address: 9823 TAPESTRY PARK CIR STE 1-2, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 62.7

9823 TAPESTRY PARK CIR STE 1-2, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2616349

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

62.7 Grade F / 100

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April 28, 2026 · 9 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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DOLCE VITA in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 10 critical, 17 major, 22 minor.

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April 26, 2024

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe at hand wash sink on cook line leaking.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), Operator primed machine a couple of times and still 0ppm. Operator had employee set up triple sink until dishwasher is able to sanitize properly.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed four flying insects in bar area next to coffee equipment and soda gun. Employee started to re-clean the area.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat clams and also, raw pork stored over ready to eat bags of ice in reach in freezer in prep area-not all products commercially packaged. Operator rearranged foods to properly store.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small white cutting board in bar area soiled. Also, two soda guns in bar area soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line used to store large bucket. Operator removed bucket from hand wash sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense seasonings in prep area. Operator removed bowls from both seasonings.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple filters in hood above grill area in disrepair.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box soda boxes and multiple boxes with water stored on floor in dry food storage area across from bar.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer on cook line and ice buildup up around fan area in walk-in-cooler.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in warewashing area and one flying insect observed in prep area. Operator tried to kill flying insects but unsuccessful.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both soda guns in bar area soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near triple sink used for storing chemicals. Also, hand wash sink on cook line used for thawing fish. Operator removed bucket of thawing fish and chemicals from both hand wash sinks.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at either hand wash sink in bar area and no paper towels at hand wash sink nearest triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels at all three hand wash sinks after third time requested.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees hired more than 60 days unable to provide proof of food safety training. Operator able to provide one employees Safestaff certification.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area and at hand wash sink nearest trip,e sink. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks after third request.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls used as scoops for bulk flour and panko breading. Bowls removed.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pans and container of utensils stored on floor in kitchen near walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two (2) packages of thawed snapper still in sealed packaging in cooler drawer on cook line. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf above passenger through window. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in dry storage area across from bar. Operator states that items will be moved today.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in bar do not have sign. Inspector emailed sign.
[25-09-4] Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. At bar top, unwrapped black straws within customer reach are not protected.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler by cook line, packages of raw beef stored on top of cooked meatballs. Items moved and stored correctly.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two (2) packages of thawed snapper still in sealed packaging in cooler drawer on cook line. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol on shelf in server station stored next to single use containers. Alcohol moved and stored correctly. Three (3) spray bottles containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf in server station with clean knives. Chemicals moved and stored correctly.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler by cook line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for dish machine.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple chemical cleaner stored in dish area of kitchen. Bottle labeled.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in cooler around fan.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives in between equipment in kitchen.
[24-17-4] Silverware/utensils handled / wrapped with no gloves worn. Inspector intervened.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Uncovered rice , queso in walk in cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of mussels thawing in standing water in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees put on gloves without washing hands Inspector intervened.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of shell eggs : ambient eggs over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Moved by manager
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Seafood thawing in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen designated Hand Wash Sink.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso date marked 10/30. In walk in cooler. Per Person In Charge. Incorrect date mark. Actual date would be 11/20 .Marked by manger.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. Degreaser.